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Liberty Fitness For Women

Liberty Fitness, one of the fastest growing 30-minute fitness franchises, addresses the whole woman through the total body approach of fitness, nutrition and wellness. Recently ranked 3rd in the woman's only fitness category by Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500, Liberty Fitness offers multiple and recurring revenues streams.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

2002

Franchising Since:

2002

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	55	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	55	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	55	100%	In 0 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	55	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	14
2. Georgia	4
3. Ohio	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$30.5-44.5K
Total Investment:	$108-160K
Average Total Investment:	$134K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30.6K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	$300/mo.

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 4-5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

2,000+

Preferred Sites:

Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	9
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters	1 Week
2.	2-3 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: